Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you also have the option to hand-deliver your package to our facility at 545 5th Avenue, NY, New York, 10017.

There should be no upfront costs to our customers. Fees may arise in the case of counterfeit or stolen items, as well as a shipping fee of $25 in the case of deception or returns.

It’s okay if your piece is damaged or missing parts. At Diamond Standard Recycling, we refine and repurpose the metals.

We accept all types of jewelry as long as it contains at least one round brilliant diamond between 0.18 ct - 2.05 ct. If you're unsure of your carat size, you can measure your diamond with a simple ruler. We also buy loose diamonds and Diamond Standard commodities. Carat Size = diameter (mm) x diameter (mm) x depth (mm) x 0.006.

We recycle your jewelry and repurpose the diamonds for the manufacturing of Diamond Standard Coins and Bars.

Diamond Standard Recycling will offer you the highest fair-value price for your piece. Sustainability is at the crux of our business. Recycling diamonds helps reduce the demand for new diamond mining.

1-5 business days.

You have no obligation to sell your item to us. You can back out at any point before an agreement is finalized and you have received payment for your item.

Fill out our questionnaire. Receive your complimentary FedEx-insured package to ship your item to our headquarters at 545 5th Avenue, NY, New York, 10017. Suite 940-950. Follow the shipping preparation instructions and ship your package to Diamond Standard Recycling. You’ll be notified when your package has been delivered by FedEx and received by us. Wait 1-5 business days to receive a quote from our specialist. Accept or reject the offer.

Within 1-5 business days after receiving your package, our certified gem specialists will appraise your piece and present our offer to you.

We will provide a detailed analysis of the cost breakdown.

Based on the market value of the gemstone and the metals. The formula we apply is metals + gemstones = fair value. If you have branded jewelry, a luxury retailer may be a better option to sell your item to for a higher price.

There will be detailed steps provided for you to follow. You should follow the steps carefully, and secure your item inside the FedEx box with the necessary insulation.

No, when you sell to Diamond Standard Recycling you will have no out-of-pocket costs or fees incurred.

You will receive a unique FedEx box intended for carrying high-value jewelry. To check out more about this service: https://www.fedex.com/enus/shipping/high-value-jewelry-declared-value-form.html

In the unlikely event that your item gets lost or damaged, FedEx has insured your parcel for up to $100,000 in transit. We will conduct a full investigation into the claim and work swiftly to resolve it.

Yes, up to $100,000.

No, there are no additional costs - unless, the user is demonstrating suspicious behavior or wants their item returned.

If you agree to sell us your piece at our offer price, you will be in touch with one of our associates to set up payment. You can receive payment via Zelle, Stripe, or ACH Check.

There is never any out-of-pocket cost to you.